This course is based on a publication by SAMHSA and is available at the National Library of Medicine about enhancing motivation for change in substance abuse treatment. This course defines the concept of motivation and discusses its role in substance abuse treatment. This course also uncovers the common myths about substance addiction and treatment. Additionally, information is provided on the process of behavioral change and how this process is related to substance abuse treatment. This course serves as an excellent resource for mental health professionals who would like to build or refresh their knowledge about enhancing motivation for change in substance abuse problems.
Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists can benefit from this course. This course may also be helpful for other practitioners, such as midwives and dieticians and nutritionists who may want to use motivational enhancement in their clinical work with patients. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to learn more about enhancing motivation for change and who wish to develop their clinical skills in this area.
Author: SAMHSA
Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with an overview of enhancing motivation for change in substance abuse treatment. Specifically, a professional will:
Define motivation and its role in substance abuse treatment.
Describe the models explaining substance addiction and treatment.
Describe intervention techniques for treating substance abuse.
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Exam Questions for Conceptualizing Motivation and Change in Substance Abuse Treatment
1. In substance abuse treatment, motivation has been described as a . . . Prerequisite for treatment Catalyst for change Reflection of treatment effectiveness A and B 2. According to recent reviews of motivation, which of the following is NOT said to be characteristic of this construct? Modifiable Multidimensional Static Fluctuating 3. According to the humanistic view, the process of _____ prompts goal-directed behavior for enhancing this self. Self-actualization Self-enhancement Motivation Perseverance 4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the experiences that prompt people to begin thinking about making changes? Distress levels Critical life events Cognitive evaluation Self-actualization 5. Which of the following statements is NOT true about motivation and substance abuse treatment? It is the clinician�s responsibility to elicit and enhance client motivation Motivation is influenced by the clinician�s style Motivation-enhancing approaches are associated with greater participation in treatment Confrontation is an effective way to increase motivation 6. In the ______ model, responsibility for resolving the problem does not rest with the client, and change can come about only through acknowledging loss of control. Sociocultural Moral Medical Psychological 7. Twelve step programs are an example of the _____model. Medical Moral Spiritual Psychological 8. Substantial research and clinical attention have revealed that the relationship between psychiatric and substance abuse disorders is such that . . . Substance use can cause psychiatric symptoms and mimic psychiatric disorders. Substance use can prompt or worsen the severity of psychiatric disorders. Substance use can mask psychiatric disorders and symptoms. All of the above 9. Examples of positive reinforcers of substance use include all EXCEPT: Peer group acceptance Elimination of withdrawal symptoms Drug's effects on the central nervous system None of the above 10. The _____ model discusses factors that affect substance use including socioeconomic status, availability of substances, laws and penalties regulating substance use. Sociological Sociocultural Cultural Ethnic 11. Conflicts among the competing models of addiction have resulted in the _____ model. Psychosocial Biosocial Biopsychosocial Biopsychosocial - spiritual 12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a myth about substance use and treatment? Addiction stems from an addictive personality Resistance and denial are attributes of addiction Substance use entails a vicious cycle of destructive behaviors Confrontation is an effective counseling style 13. Substance-dependent individuals usually . . . Have poor insight Have denial and projection tendencies Have low-self-esteem Display a wide range of personalities 14. When clients disagree with clinicians, refuse to accept clinicians In denial and resisting treatment Unmotivated Disagreeing with their clinician All of the above 15. Changes in the addiction field include all EXCEPT: Use of longer treatment Focusing on client competencies Use of empathy over power Use of less intensive treatment 16. The two types of natural changes are referred to as . . . Frequent and substance-related Common and substance-related Common and spontaneous Spontaneous and planned 17. For most substance-using individuals, progress through the stages of change is _____ in nature. Exponential Linear Spiral Predictable 18. Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the change model proposed by the authors? Precontemplation Contemplation Action Reaction 19. During the _____ stage, individuals begin to perceive that there may be cause for concern and reasons to change. Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Reaction 20. Individuals in the _______ stage are still using substances, but typically they intend to stop using very soon. Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Maintenance
Conceptualizing Motivation and Change in Substance Abuse Treatment
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